More than 50 Greek organization hopefuls came out on Monday to room 242 in the Student Union to get a glimpse of what the Greek life is about. The National Pan-Hellenic Council hosted the evening event hoping to spark an interest in some people. President of the NPHC, Charlie Ray Jenkins Jr. was the main […]
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UL System proposes budget cuts
After former governor Bobby Jindal’s announcement of over $370 million to be cut from higher education, the University of Louisiana System schools have planned for reductions of both 40 percent and 60 percent in state funding. In a past interview with The News-Star ULS former president Sandra Woodley said that when dealing with cuts of […]
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Professor selected by governor to join board
A Grambling State University professor is getting a chance to make his mark on Louisiana education. Governor John Bel Edwards appointed Lurie Thomason Jr., an assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, to the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). Courtesy photo Professor Lurie Thomason (left) is sworn in as a […]
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Grambling marches for MLK
In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a candlelight march was held on campus Monday night and a crowd assembled in the Black and Gold Room to honor the memory of the humanitarian and civil rights leader. It was a fellowship like no other, singing Negro spirituals while many locked arm in arm […]
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2016 Gramblinite staff extends welcome to all
The semester has started, and The Gramblinite student newspaper wants all members of #GramFam to let their voices be heard. The Gramblinite welcomes any and all interested students, staff and faculty members to join our team of hard workers. Not only do we open our doors to the campus, we also take pride in being […]
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Fleming’s ‘Five Step Plan’ highlights the student
It’s often said with great change brings great responsibility and new Director of Admission & Recruitment Latari Fleming Fleming has brought the change to Grambling State University with his Five Step Plan, which highlights the student personally and bridges the communication gap between the student and the university. “I’m excited about my […]
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Grambling State University Provides Guidelines, Information for 2015 Fall Commencement Events
Grambling State University is scheduled to include approximately 360 participants in the 2015 Fall Commencement at 10 a.m. Dec. 18 at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. The commencement speaker is Denise Young-Smith, vice president of worldwide human resources at Apple. GSU is providing several ways that proud caregivers, parents, relatives and friends can watch […]
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Grambling philosophy professor remembered
Funeral services were held for Dr. William H. Horton Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Shreveport. Dr. Horton was an associate professor in the Department of History at Grambling State University. Dr. William Horton Dr. Horton was to the union of the late Abrou and Lena Horton, […]
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World AIDS Run held on campus
Tuesday afternoon showed proof and remembrance for the surviving and fallen victims of aids and HIV. This revived yearly celebration was hosted by the Department of Residential Life, also know as housing. Many students came out to support for various reasons. “The fact that […]
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World mourns with Paris
When there’s bad news, bury it with sudden, ultra-violent attacks. It’s a tactic the Islamic State has used before on several occasions, and they apparently turned to it again on Friday by launching a brutal, unprecedented assault on Paris. NOBEL MICHAEL/The Gramblinite Grambling students come together Thursday afternoon to hold a “Pray for the […]